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Apr 29, 2016

US LNG Seen as Fuel for US-EU Energy Security Relationship

By Mitch Hulse and Mikaila Altenbern

The United States will be a reliable supplier of liquefied natural gas to global markets because it is “not only good for our energy security, it is good for the security of our energy partners and allies around the world,” said Robin Dunnigan, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Diplomacy at the US State […]

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

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Apr 29, 2016

The Fletcher School and Atlantic Council Tackle Resurgent Authoritarianism and Tools to Respond

By Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security

On April 29 2016, The Fletcher School and the Atlantic Council hosted the inaugural conference on resurgent authoritarianism which brought the security and democratic development communities together to discuss combatting corrupt authoritarian regimes in pivotal regions where the U.S. has national security interests.

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Apr 28, 2016

Launch of the EuroGrowth Initiative: A Road Map for European Growth with European Commission Vice President Jyrki Katainen, March 2

By Benjamin Knudsen

European Commission Vice President for Jobs, Growth, Investment, and Competitiveness, Jyrki Katainen, gives the keynote speech at the launch of the EuroGrowth Initiative: A Road Map for European Growth.   On March 2, Jyrki Katainen, European Commissioner for Jobs, Growth, Investment, and Competitiveness, delivered his vision for a stronger Europe at the Atlantic Council. His […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

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Apr 28, 2016

After Hub-and-Spoke: US Hegemony in a New Gulf Security Order

By Atlantic Council

On Friday, April 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. the Atlantic Council hosted a discussion of a new report by Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Fellow Bilal Saab, entitled After Hub-and-Spoke: US Hegemony in a New Gulf Security Order, and a debate on US global defense posture in the next decade and how it might affect future […]

International Organizations Politics & Diplomacy

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Apr 28, 2016

US Lawmaker Urges ‘Path to EU Accession’ for Turkey

By Mitch Hulse

Turkey will be critical to any US or NATO effort to shape Russia’s behavior in the Middle East and it should be put on the path to joining the European Union, said Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA). “If we want to stabilize a volatile region with a strategic ally we are going to have to put […]

European Union International Organizations

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Apr 28, 2016

U.S. LNG Exports and European Energy Security Conference: Challenges to European Energy Security and the European Energy Union

Atlantic Council U.S. LNG Exports and European Energy Security Conference Challenges to European Energy Security and the European Energy Union Introductions:Richard L. Morningstar,Founding Director and Chairman, Global Energy Center,Atlantic Council David Koranyi,Director, Eurasian Energy Futures Initiative,Atlantic Council Speakers:Vaclav Bartuska,Ambassador-at-Large for Energy Security, Ministry of Foreign Affairs,Czech Republic Robin Dunnigan,Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Energy […]

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Apr 28, 2016

U.S. LNG Exports and European Energy Security Conference: Energy Infrastructure Integration and Supply Diversification Challenges in Europe

Atlantic Council U.S. LNG Exports and European Energy Security Conference Energy Infrastructure Integration and Supply Diversification Challenges in Europe Introduction: David Koranyi, Director, Eurasian Energy Futures Initiative, Atlantic Council Speakers: Richard L. Morningstar, Founding Director and Chairman, Global Energy Center, Atlantic Council Dario Mihelin, Foreign Policy Advisor to President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, Republic of Croatia Piotr […]

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Apr 28, 2016

U.S. LNG Exports and European Energy Security Conference: Global Gas Market Developments and U.S. LNG Exports

Atlantic Council U.S. LNG Exports and European Energy Security Conference Global Gas Market Developments and U.S. LNG Exports Introductions: Richard L. Morningstar, Founding Director and Chairman, Global Energy Center, Atlantic Council David Koranyi, Director, Eurasian Energy Futures Initiative, Atlantic Council Speakers: Paula Gant, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of International Affairs, U.S. Department of Energy […]

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Apr 26, 2016

Freedom of Expression in Syria: A Discussion with Mazen Darwish

By Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East

On April 15, 2016, the Atlantic Council’s Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East hosted a discussion with prominent Syrian media activist Mazen Darwish on the “Freedom of Expression in Syria.” Hariri Center Acting Director, Mirette Mabrouk, moderated the discussion. Darwish opened with remarks on the upcoming Geneva peace talks and the issues of political […]

Human Rights Rule of Law

Congressional Relations

Apr 26, 2016

‘The Struggle Continues’: A Conversation on Zimbabwe with David Coltart

By Africa Center

On Tuesday, April 26, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center hosted Senator David Coltart, Zimbabwean human rights activist and former Minister of Education, for a discussion on Zimbabwe. Africa Center Deputy Director Bronwyn Bruton welcomed attendees to the event, which took place on Capitol Hill. House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce provided opening remarks, in […]

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